What is the difference between Gemma 3 12B and Gemma 3 27B?

Both are developed by Google AI but target different use cases. You can compare their actual outputs across 55 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Gemma 3 12B or Gemma 3 27B?

It depends on your use case. Gemma 3 12B and Gemma 3 27B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 55 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Gemma 3 12B cost compared to Gemma 3 27B?

Gemma 3 12B costs $0.03/M input tokens and Gemma 3 27B costs $0.09/M input tokens. Gemma 3 12B is $0.06/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare Gemma 3 12B and Gemma 3 27B on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Gemma 3 12B and Gemma 3 27B across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

What is the difference between Gemma 3 12B and Gemma 3 27B?

Both are developed by Google AI but target different use cases. You can compare their actual outputs across 55 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Gemma 3 12B or Gemma 3 27B?

It depends on your use case. Gemma 3 12B and Gemma 3 27B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 55 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Gemma 3 12B cost compared to Gemma 3 27B?

Gemma 3 12B costs $0.03/M input tokens and Gemma 3 27B costs $0.09/M input tokens. Gemma 3 12B is $0.06/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare Gemma 3 12B and Gemma 3 27B on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Gemma 3 12B and Gemma 3 27B across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

Gemma 3 12B vs Gemma 3 27B: Which Is Better?

Updated Mar 2025

Our Verdict

Gemma 3 27B

Gemma 3 12BRunner-up

No community votes yet. On paper, Gemma 3 27B has the edge — bigger model tier.

Gemma 3 12B is 5.7x cheaper per token — worth considering if cost matters.

Too close to call

What do Gemma 3 12B and Gemma 3 27B say about your brand?

10 models, one question, verbatim receipts.

or peek at a demo: Notion Linear Vercel

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemma 3 12B

Input

$0.03

3.0× cheaper

Output

$0.03

5.7× cheaper

Gemma 3 27B

Input

$0.09

Output

$0.17

Gemma 3 12B is cheaper on both — 3.0× input, 5.7× output

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

88%

Gemma 3 27B uses 3.4x more headings

Gemma 3 12B

Gemma 3 27B

52%Vocabulary53%

17wSentence Length14w

0.66Hedging0.45

6.2Bold5.5

5.4Lists4.4

0.00Emoji0.00

0.06Headings0.20

0.23Transitions0.13

Based on 23 + 21 text responses

Research

What we learned reading every model

FAQ

Common questions

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Updated Mar 2025

Our Verdict

Gemma 3 27B

Gemma 3 12BRunner-up

No community votes yet. On paper, Gemma 3 27B has the edge — bigger model tier.

Gemma 3 12B is 5.7x cheaper per token — worth considering if cost matters.

Too close to call

What do Gemma 3 12B and Gemma 3 27B say about your brand?

10 models, one question, verbatim receipts.

or peek at a demo: Notion Linear Vercel

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemma 3 12B

Input

$0.03

3.0× cheaper

Output

$0.03

5.7× cheaper

Gemma 3 27B

Input

$0.09

Output

$0.17

Gemma 3 12B is cheaper on both — 3.0× input, 5.7× output

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

88%

Gemma 3 27B uses 3.4x more headings

Gemma 3 12B

Gemma 3 27B

52%Vocabulary53%

17wSentence Length14w

0.66Hedging0.45

6.2Bold5.5

5.4Lists4.4

0.00Emoji0.00

0.06Headings0.20

0.23Transitions0.13

Based on 23 + 21 text responses

Research

What we learned reading every model

FAQ

Common questions

Keep exploring

More comparisons

Gemma 3 12B vs MiniMax M3New provider

Gemma 3 12B vs Ox AlphaNew provider

Gemma 3 12B vs Grok 3New provider